North Branch Park Meeting Monday
Send LP High Teachers to Harvard
Street Sweeping Update
Dear Neighbors,

The Chicago Tribune repeated their support this week for a real park in the former Industrial Corridor, urging Mayor Emanuel to adopt this vision.

The Community Meeting on the North Branch Park Preserve is Monday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Little Sisters of the Poor Community Room, 2325 N Lakewood Avenue. Parking is available.

The Chicago Tribune repeated their support this week for a real park in the former Industrial Corridor, urging Mayor Emanuel to adopt this vision.

See why a city-wide coalition of local groups and the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times  support this vision as the last opportunity to create true public open space in the former Industrial Corridor. 

Learn how The North Branch Park Preserve . will ease unprecedented density, transportation challenges and strengthen property values in light of the game-changing Lincoln Yards project coming to our doorstep.
Community Meeting
The North Branch Park Preserve
Monday, April 23rd, 2018

Little Sisters of the Poor
2325 N Lakewood Ave.
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Send Lincoln Park High Teachers to Harvard

Lincoln Park High, serving the entire 43rd Ward, is committed to making sure EVERY student receives the best education possible.

Five teachers seek professional development in a program offered by the Harvard Graduate School of Education called the Project Zero Classroom, It will help LPHS adapt teaching for the wide variety of learning styles of the students at the high school.

The program is highly valued and tuition is over $3,000, plus airfare and lodging. Join #1School1Community in helping these teachers excel at the best neighborhood high school in Chicago. Contribute to the GoFundMe campaign and help send these teachers to Harvard!

Street Sweeping Rescheduled for Blocks
Missed Due to Snow on Monday, April 9 and Monday, April 16th

The following streets not swept due to snow will be rescheduled:

Friday, April 20 - East side of Sheffield from Armitage to Willow
Friday, April 20 - West side of Dayton From Armitage to North Ave
Tuesday, April 24 - North side of Wisconsin from Mohawk to Clark
Tuesday, April 24 - North side of Eugenie from Larrabee to LaSalle
Wednesday, April 25 - South side of St. Paul from North Park to Wells
Wednesday, April 25 - West side of Lincoln from Wells to Armitage
Thursday, April 26 - South side of Menomonee from Larrabee to Hudson
Thursday, April 26 - South side of Fern Ct. to Sedwick
Thursday, April 26 - Both sides of Menomonee from Sedgwick to Clark
Friday, April 27 - West side of Crilly from Menomonee to Willow
Friday, April 27 - North side of Willow from Crilly to Sedgwick
Friday, April 27 - South side of Willow from Fern to St. Michaels

Please look for signs. Thanks to our Ward Superintendent Marty Casey for covering our streets.
WARD EVENTS
Earth Day Cleanups at Our Local Parks
Saturday, April 21st, 2018

Many of our community groups are sponsoring Earth Day Clean and Green activities with Friends of the Parks . Help out with your family and friends!!
Adams Playground Park
1919 North Seminary Ave.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Register here with RANCH Triangle .


Clybourn Playlot Park
1755 North Clybourn Ave.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Register here with RANCH Triangle.
Privet Park
1844 North Sheffield Ave.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Register here with RANCH Triangle.


Trebes Park
2250 North Clifton Ave.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Register here with the Trebes Park Advisory Council.


You're Invited!
Wednesday, April 25th
8:30 to 10:00 AM
Wintrust Bank - Old Town
110 W. North Avenue




Join me at the Wintrust Bank for a meet and greet. We will discuss your issues, ideas and work that is being accomplished in our neighborhood. I hope to see you there so we can personally chat.

Here's hoping the coldest April in 137 years will end soon. Hope to see you Monday as we discuss the North Branch Park.
Community Meeting
Chicago B.L.U.E.S. Bar (2519 North Halsted Street) Ownership Change
Thursday, May 3 rd
6:30 pm
 Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute
      2430 North Halsted Street
     First Floor Conference Room 

Join my office and the Park West Community Association (PWCA) at a community meeting discussing a change in ownership to the Chicago B.L.U.E.S. Bar , located at 2519 North Halsted Street. 
 
B.L.U.E.S. will continue to operate as a blues music venue and bar. The City of Chicago requires the new owner to seek a new liquor license and a new Public Place of Amusement (PPA) application. 
 
I requested the new ownership explain their plans at a community meeting and answer questions from the community. My office will be present at this meeting to monitor the discussion, take notes and record your feedback. More details here .

Here's hoping the coldest April in 137 years will end soon. Hope to see you Monday as we discuss the North Branch Park.






Michele Smith
43rd Ward Alderman
43rd Ward Office Hours: M 9 AM - 7 PM, T - F 9 AM - 6 PM 
  2523 N Halsted  |  773-348-9500 |  [email protected] |  www.ward43.org